via the Star, 21 May 2024: The Hang Tuah exhibition in Melaka, Malaysia, is significantly enhanced by the loan of historic artefacts from an “asserted” Indonesian heir. Muhammad Amin Tun Ahmad, claiming descent from Hang Tuah, has provided three keris and other relics from the Melaka Sultanate era.
Amin, 49, asserted his lineage as a descendant of Hang Tuah, claiming that the relics were part of his family’s collection handed down by his father.
“Several artefacts are housed in an Indonesian museum, but due to their weight, I chose to bring these three significant pieces to Melaka’s history,” he explained.
He added that Hang Tuah originated from Bintan Island and served the Melaka Sultanate in the 15th century. The artefacts were preserved in his palace, now a mini museum dedicated to Hang Tuah, where his tomb is also located.
Source: Exhibition on Hang Tuah boosted by artefact loan from Indonesian heir | The Star
